DuPont and Bayer CropScience have entered into a series of long-term business agreements related to key plant biotechnology traits and enabling technologies that will help increase agricultural productivity around the world. Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide research and commercial license agreement for Chromatin’s proprietary gene stacking technology in sugar cane. Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. …

Monsanto Company announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., to develop new products that will enhance consumer vegetable choices. BASF has more than 100 plot tours planned this summer to demonstrate the performance of the new Kixor herbicide technology. The National Pork Board is seeking input from pork producers across the country for a …

The early-entry deadline for the popular National Corn Yield Contest is Wednesday, July 1, the National Corn Growers Association reminds growers. Safe equipment is critical when working in agricultural environments that can contain chemicals, explosive gases, flammable vapors or combustible dust. Energizer Intrinsically Safe Lights are Class I Division I safety certified, impact resistant and “safety orange” for instant recognition. …

Syngenta Crop Protection announced that increased fungicide usage, specifically of azoxystrobin brands, has resulted in a significant manufacturing investment and production upgrade to its Omaha, Neb. facility. On Friday, June 19, President Barack Obama named Ertharin Cousin to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Rome-based U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Supima, the promotional organization of the American Pima …

New for Model Year 2010, New Holland’s CR9065 Series Twin Rotor combine delivers increased power and productivity in a small-frame combine. Pioneer Hi-Bred and Beck’s Hybrids announced they have entered into research and distribution agreements to bring additional corn and soybean products to growers in the marketplace. With durability and innovation reflective of its Flexi-Coil heritage, New Holland’s new P2070 …

Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D., joins Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health as technical service specialist — meat science, and Bob Giblin, APR, joins as manager of food industry communications. Members of the United Fresh Produce Association will meet in Washington this September to continue the association’s push for a national policy promoting a salad bar in every school cafeteria. Dow AgroSciences announces that Dr. …

Pioneer Hi-Bred had significant sales volume growth of its Pioneer brand corn, soybean and canola seed this spring. Nokia announced the commercial launch of its pioneering Nokia Life Tools service in India. Designed specifically for the emerging markets, Nokia Life Tools is a range of Agriculture, Education and Entertainment services sharply addressing the information gaps of target consumers. Brownfield Ag …

The Growth Enhancement Technology Information Team (GET IT) is introducing a marketing program focused on the economic and environmental benefits of conventional beef production. The campaign will provide beef producers with facts about the “eco-friendly and eco-nomical” benefits of conventional beef production. Dr. Gebisa Ejeta of Ethiopia has been named winner of the $250,000 World Food Prize for his monumental …

AFBF sent comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the development of a national broadband plan by the FCC. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama earlier this year requires the FCC to develop a comprehensive broadband plan by Feb. 17, 2010. Dairy producers, through their checkoff investment, have …

Alan Quarry, Chairman and CEO of Quarry Integrated Communications, has been appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University where he will serve as a resource and advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs within the Laurier School of Business & Economics. The American Agricultural Insurance Company announced the appointment of Janet S. Katz as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief …